Capital and Coast District Health Board Electing 7 Board Members

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Kathryn ADAMS

My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am a registered nurse with a PhD. I have held senior nursing leadership and management roles in clinical practice, hospital management, nursing education and clinical research. The health sector is complex and changing. Mental illness is now a leading cause of ill health. Neuropsychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, addictions, anxiety and depression, development disorders like ADHD and autism are affecting more of us now than in the past. I am committed to improve, promote and protect the health of all people in our community. This involves promoting the integration of health services, especially primary and secondary care services. I support the five themes of the government's health strategy - people powered, closer to home, value and high performance, one team and smart system. I am also committed to facilitating Wellington Hospital to return to full tertiary status, including, but not limited to, child cancer and liver transplant facilities.

Conflict of Interest Statement I am currently employed by the Hutt Valley DHB as a casual staff nurse with Regional Public Health as a School Nurse vaccinator. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast DHB at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the Capital and Coast DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in the future other than my intended continued employment by the Hutt Valley DHB.

John APANOWICZ Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Wellington City Council Northern Ward and Makara Ohariu Community Board. John has worked in various roles in the health sector since 2007 at Capital & Coast DHB and other health entities. He knows the systems, people and processes surrounding DHB's. The DHB is a mix of various health providers and getting them to work together to provide services to the community is key. I feel that health is personal and about people. This is the only industry that truly fixes life and death so it is important to have Page 40 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page the framework to cater to individual needs. John in his professional capacity feels he has the skills to help establish this framework as he has worked in Health, IT, Education and Central Government and has experience in governance, board secretarial practice and CFO roles. John is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors. For more information about John visit www.katapo.co.nz

Conflict of Interest Statement To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB) at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the board of the DHB, and I do not believe that any such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future.

Roger BLAKELEY Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Wellington Regional Council. I am a born Wellingtonian. I always put people first. I will work to make CCDHB Bolder and Better. I will Boldly advocate for Government to provide full tertiary hospital funding for CCDHB. I will promote more community and family health care, closer to your home. I will advocate for preventive measures, to reduce suicide, obesity, alcohol abuse, child harm, and family violence. I will pursue Better value for money to meet your vital health needs, using smart technology and a better working environment for all health professionals and related workers. I have a PhD in earthquake engineering, and extensive experience in central and local government as Chief Executive, Ministry for the Environment; Chief Executive, Department of Internal Affairs; Chief Executive, Porirua City Council; and as a director on Crown Entity boards. Contact [email protected], 021 229 6928 Make Blakeley your 1st choice for a Bolder and Better CCDHB.

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Grant BROOKES

My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. Twenty years' nursing - 13 at Wellington Hospital - taught me the realities of care at the bedside and in our community. As the elected President of the NZ Nurses Organisation, I now have national oversight, too. For people to live well, get well and stay well, we need fences at the top of the cliff, not ambulances below. Yet prevention and primary health care are often the first casualty of cuts, so we must also reverse the decline in health funding. That money should go to improving health, not CEO pay rises. I want to put the care back into Aged Care. As a parent, I know health grows from whänau ora - family well-being. I support partnerships with Mäori. Health is my sole focus, not a sideline. Individuals don't make change alone. But as part of a like-minded team, I believe I can make a difference.

Äku tau 20 hei kainëhi - 13 tau ki Ngä Puna Waiora - ka waia au ki ngä ähuatanga manaaki türoro taha moenga, häpori hoki. Nä täku tünga Perehitini ka whänuitia këtia täku titiro. Ki te piki te ora, noho ora raini te tangata me whakatütü täepa ki ngä tüpari, kaua ko ngä waka türoro kei raro. Ko te taupä ora me te hauora matua kua tapahia tuatahitia i te pütea, me whakakorengia tërä mahi kino. Me tohaina taua pütea ki te mahi hauora, kaua ko te hiki utu mö te CEO. Hiahia au ki te whakahoki i te manaaki ki te mahi Tiaki Kaumätua. He päpä ahau, möhio au ka tïmata te hauora i te whänau. Tautoko au i te mahi ngätahi me te Mäori. Ko te hauora täku pü aronga. Kore taea te tangata kotahi i ngä mahi katoa. Engari mä tini, mä mano ka taea tätou i ngä mahi.

Conflict of Interest Statement To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no conflicts of interest with the Capital & Coast District Health Board (DHB) at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the board of the DHB, and I do not believe that any such conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future. I do disclose interests, however as the President of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and as a Board Member of the Newtown Union Health Service. Page 42 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page If elected to Capital & Coast District Health Board, I will step down from the Board of the Newtown Union Health Service. I do not believe that interests arising from the role of President of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation are likely to impact significantly on the performance of the role of member of the board of Capital & Coast DHB.

Eileen BROWN New Zealand Labour Party My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. Health cuts hurt people and families. Vote for me to ensure quality health care services and good health in the community. I have 20 years nursing experience and currently chair the Newtown Union Health Service Board. The DHB must ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable health care at the right time - including effective mental health services. I'll support community health services in Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti; promote services that keep people well and will support our nurses, doctors and allied health staff. Vote for me to stand up for you if the goverment makes further health cuts. I am a Registered Comprehensive Nurse and a Master of Public Health (Otago). I've been on The New Zealand Nurses Organisation and Public Health Association Boards. I have a track record of fighting for patients and for local communities. I will be your voice on the CCDHB. Vote Number 1: Eileen Brown

Conflict of Interest Statement I have the following current conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB). I am the chair of the Newtown Union Health Service. The Service receives funding from the CCDHB and advocates for DHB patients. I work for the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, which advocates for patients and workers in the health sector and seeks to increase government health funding. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the board of the DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future, other than the continuation of the conflicts of interest stated above. Page 43 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Ross CHURCH

My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Mayor of Kapiti Coast District Council. I have served 6 years on the Kapiti Coast District council, 3 as a councillor and 3 as Mayor. I have become acutely aware of the health needs and issues of the people of Kapiti, and distance and travel times to and from our hospital is a significant problem. I wish to see as much 'local' service provided as possible. People are more healthy in their own home. We need to find ways to use modern technology to keep the people healthy in Kapiti without having to travel unnecessary distances to primary health care. At the same time governance of CCDHB needs to work closely with central government to ensure adequate access to health services for all. Local health hubs may be a way to ensure a fair provision of services. I will work to ensure those in need get the fair share of service to which they are entitled.

'Ana COFFEY Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Porirua City Council - Western Ward. For a strong voice for Porirua City, Tawa and North Wellington, please support me with your #1 vote. We need a local voice on the DHB. As the current Deputy Mayor of Porirua City, I have the experience to advocate successfully for your needs. The health of our children and older people must be well resourced and easily accessed in communities. The After Hours Accident and Medical Centre at Kenepuru Hospital is again under threat. I have successfully argued to save it before and I want your support on the Board to do so again. The future of good health is about services being closer to our homes in local neighbourhoods. We all know that the health dollar is stretched, but I won't support cuts to frontline community or hospital services. I'll Page 44 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page keep the pressure on Government to ensure they understand the needs of real people. [email protected]

Paul DOUGLAS Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Wellington City Council - Onslow- Western Ward. I'm Paul Douglas of Wilton, Wellington. I'm independent, a volunteer, researcher, health watchdog, and focused on health. I have skills in infrastructure, development, planning, and information technology, important for current transitioning in the health system. The multi-cultural population groups of the three district health boards in this area deserve a survey and questionnaire for a proper health needs assessment to find the populations needs and wants directly. Not, the cheap and nasty proxy quasi assessment using Statistics NZ data they've done recently and used as a basis for current planning. A role in planning and policy, especially related to disabilities, seclusion, suicide, and mental health issues, and being on community, public health, disability, and hospital committees is important to me. My contacts include LinkedIn, email: [email protected], and Twitter @BlkdougPaul

Conflict of Interest Statement To the best of my knowledge and belief I have no conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB) other than that related to items mentioned below at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for that board. Conflicts of interest may arise from these in the future. I do voluntary work (mostly unpaid) as a researcher, or shop assistant, including work for the Mary Potter Hospice shop to raise funds to keep their Hospice(s) going. I have complaints (unresolved) with the Office of the Ombudsmen regarding what I believe is an official information Page 45 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page act breach concerning a request for information to the CCDHB I made 14 August, 2015, and a subsequently related privacy breach whereby the CCDHB (and 3DHBs) delegated the response to the Service Integration Development Unit's (SIDU's) director who sent me information on 5 child patients (not meant for me).

Sue DRIVER Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. My 40 years experience includes working in various management and governance positions in the health sector. I was General Manager of Mary Potter Hospice and a founder of Skylight Trust. I've held Government appointed health advisory roles and board memberships on community based health initiatives. I am a proven problem solver and negotiator. Like everyone, I have a vested interest in a health sector that is accessible, timely, affordable and responsive to our needs. We know the health sector is complex, with limited resources, increasing needs and competing priorities. We also know that we cannot look at health in isolation. Poor housing, food poverty, workplace stress and poor urban design can all affect our health. We need better ways of working through these complex issues, using the wisdom of those within the health sector, as well as from those outside of it.

Paul DUDFIELD Better Health Services My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Hutt Mana Charitable Trust. Hi, I'm not a doctor, nurse or politician. They are important (well the first two), but the board also needs people to represent the rest of us. With talk of audits and cuts, I'll fight for more front-line staff not less, there are other ways to save money. I'm not tied to a Page 46 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page political party so can make decisions based on common sense, not politics. I've got a young family and have spent my share of time waiting at the A&E, so reducing waiting times for treatment is important to me. Other key areas for me: Better support for our aging population. Reducing preventable illnesses though education and physical activity. Stronger action on sugar. Sticking to budget without impacting public services. Faster access to diagnostic tests and specialists. Nurses in schools. Please give me one of your first votes, thank you.

Tavita Joseph FILEMONI Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I work as the Pacific Manager at WelTec. I worked as General Manager for Pacific Health Service Wellington for more than 10 years. I am a Methodist minister and member of the 3DHB's Pacific Advisory Group. I want to be the voice on the Board for Pacific people in the Capital & Coast DHB. I cannot be without the support of the general population in the region. I ask for your support when you vote. I will bring extensive knowledge and understanding of Pacific people's needs and values to assist the Board in addressing inequalities for Pacific people and other populations. I will provide leadership to reconnect Pacific communities with the Board. I will advocate for fair health strategies for all people. There has been no Pacific voice at the governance level for more than 10 years and Pacific health is worth fighting for - I would appreciate that opportunity.

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Continued from previous page & Coast District Health Board (DHB). I am a member of the 3DHB Pacific Strategy Advisory Group. I am the Pacific Manager for Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec). I am a member of the Mafutaga Faifeau ma Faletua Wellington Inc (Fellowship of Ministers and Spouses Wellington Inc). To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the board of the DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future, other than the continuation of the conflicts of interest stated above.

Norbert HAUSBERG Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Wellington Regional Council. Wellington has been my home for the past 25 years and I brought up my two children here. I worked in schools throughout the region as a performer and later as a New Zealand trained teacher. Last year I hand-built my own house. This is the first time I have stood for the Health Board. Our health system is good but there is certainly room for improvement. Building on the success of the DHB at present, I would push to: Make better provision for managing and preventing long-term illness. Encourage people to take more responsibility for their own health. Support the families of people with high health or disability needs. Health is every body's interest and concern and the DHB needs the fresh and independent perspective. Vote 1 Norbert Hausberg Facebook: NortbertHausberg2016

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Sue KEDGLEY Promoting Good Health My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for Wellington Regional Council. I want to promote good health and ensure everyone can access affordable, quality healthcare when they need it. I'm a long-term health advocate; elected member of the District Health Board; Safe Food Campaigner; former MP and Chair of Parliament's Health Select Committee. As a Board member, I've supported initiatives that keep people well, such as better nutrition, home insulation and healthy, locally produced hospital food. I've advocated for better wages and conditions for healthcare staff; improved age and homecare services, child and mental health services, and more funding for primary care. I will continue to push for affordable healthcare; decent wages for staff; innovative health services in the community and hospital; empowered consumers who actively engage in their healthcare; focus on patient safety and measures to reduce the spread of superbugs; a home-like birthing centre at CCDHB. I'm a Wellington Regional Councillor; Board member of Consumer NZ and UNWomen NZ.

Stan LITRAS

My principal place of residence is not in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am principal dentist and director of Great Teeth Ltd, and have been practicing in Wellington for over 30 years. Past president of the Wellington Dental Association and past NZDA board member. Founder of FIND, an independent dentist study group on fluoridation. I would like to see the CCDHB develop a more patient- focused approach, to balance its wealth of business acumen. Priorities are making basic dental treatment more accessible to deprived groups, implementing proven methods for reducing early childhood cavities, and to show due diligence with water fluoridation, including monitoring of citizens' fluoride levels, Page 49 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page informed assessment of benefits versus health risks, balanced public information, and ethical compliance. I believe a better use of existing resources can bring cost savings, cut waiting lists and benefit overall health. Mental Health services are another area I would prioritize. Contact: [email protected]

Helene RITCHIE Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I am also standing for the Mayor of Wellington City Council. Wellington's first women deputy mayor, longest serving Health Board member, registered psychologist, and former Labour Leader; Helene brings extensive governance, guts, vigilance, business and professional commitment to the Board. She is a strong and effective voice, and persuaded the Board to fund a new hospital mental health unit. As author (and carer) of Peter and Me: 'When a Love Story becomes a carer's anguish', I aimed to give voice to exploited carers, calling for a Royal Commission to produce a quality system. My focus will be prevention; hospital, home & community support, mental health, cancer, child, elderly, disability, and dementia. No more cuts. Outspoken for the ordinary person, in Kapiti, Porirua, Wellington, I want equality of access to public health services; responsible funding and practice. I remain impressed with the dedication of doctors, and nurses. A healthy people is a healthy City. I'll continue work begun. www.heleneritchie.org.nz 1.

Conflict of Interest Statement I have the following current conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB). I am a Registered Psychologist (non practising). To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of Page 50 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Continued from previous page the board of the DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future, other than the continuation of the conflicts of interest stated above.

Helen ROBINSON Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. As a member of the CCDHB Board, I will ensure that patients' voices are heard. I am a civil servant with a PhD in history, and have researched Mäori health and healthcare for the Waitangi Tribunal. I have also been a hospital patient many times, first with an autoimmune disorder and then with surgery complications, and I have supported my husband through treatment for a heart condition and other health problems. I know how it feels to put your life on hold while you wait for surgery. I know how it feels to see a loved one suffer on medications that aren't working. I know how it feels to be told different things by different doctors, and how it feels to get no information at all. I will represent patients and patients' families, and ensure that we are heard at the highest levels. For more information please visit facebook.com/helen4ccdhb.

Conflict of Interest Statement I have the following current conflicts of interest with the Capital and Coast District Health Board (DHB). My mother is employed by Capital and Coast District Health Board, in the RMO Unit at Wellington Hospital. To the best of my knowledge and belief, I have no other conflicts of interest with the DHB at the date of my notice of consent to being nominated as a candidate for membership of the board of the DHB. I do not believe that any conflicts of interest are likely to arise in future, other than the continuation of the conflicts of interest stated above. Page 51 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Ian SCOTT

My principal place of residence is not in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. Dr Ian Scott retired this year after 47 years as a specialist in palliative care, addiction medicine and public health. My principle passion has been primary health care where I worked for a total of 18 years. He believes in our Public Health System and in primary health care as its essential foundation. This needs to be supported by specialist services which are accessible and appropriately funded. Dr Scott will work to support the elderly, the disabled and our children as a priority and the provision of responsive mental health services as an urgent issue. In addition to his work in Palliative Care and Addiction Medicine over the past 20-years Dr Scott worked on the boards of the Auckland DHB, the Northern Regional Trust Board of St John, Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) and served as the Chair of the Auckland PHO and of the Auckland After Hours project.

Judy SIERS Independent My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. There is no more important public issue for me right now than community health. Recently I was hospitalised and I witnessed first-hand the wonderful care provided. I came away determined to offer my time and input into ensuring this successful public health service continues efficiently, effectively and economically into the future. However, I do realise it is a complex role that a DHB plays in co-ordinating services across all sectors of providers, maintaining the health and wellbeing for all. In the 1990s I was elected a Wellington City Councillor serving for 12 years. I acquired governance and economic management skills that I can bring to the Board. I want the best for our wide resident population including all ethnicities and all needs, delivering on the specific health targets. I am ready for this and believe I will provide a sensible voice and caring attitude in representing our community. Page 52 Capital and Coast District Health Board

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Sue TENG Green Party My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. I'm an experienced healthcare practitioner with corporate budgeting experience. I am married to a Kiwi and have lived and worked in Wellington for 30 years; as a Midwife, Plunket Nurse, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Safety Programme Manager and Field Officer supporting stroke survivors and their families. I'm focused on delivering a healthy future for the Capital and Coast community. I will provide a fresh governance approach to invest responsibly for our increasingly diverse population. I will be your voice and work towards: adequate staffing levels to ensure safety of employees and patients of all age groups improved and affordable access for hospital, community and dental services healthy, locally produced food in our hospitals to promote better recovery waste reduction to reduce cost and protect the environment paying a Living Wage to our employees birth hub for Wellington to promote birthing in a natural environment fb.com/suetengnz linkedin.com/in/suetengnz

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Fran WILDE

My principal place of residence is in the Capital and Coast District Health Board area. The next few years will be critical as our DHB is required to juggle competing interests and growing demand within a challenging funding framework. It is imperative that we maintain the current range of tertiary services in our region and also that we are in a position to invest in primary community services. Wellington region should not be disadvantaged by having these two parts of our health system put into conflict. I am offering my leadership skills and my experience in governance to help - not just to maintain the status quo but to ensure positive developments in health delivery across the spectrum. My background is in business (as a CEO), politics (MP, Mayor and Chair of the Regional Council) and the not-for-profit/community sector. I am currently an independent company director. I know how to achieve results and will bring energy, courage and commitment to this role.